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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 470.66 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 470.66 and 140.31 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 470.66 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/470.66 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 470.66 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 66,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,037.60/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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